Target

I was in area & needing to do some shopping. I got a few items here & there. I was really happy to see these thick ass pork chops (I said thick ass!) . So that made me decide, OK dinnertime!
I decided to get other items to complete Meal & I found everything I needed. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!

This target was interesting. It would have items I'm not sure anyone needed but the things I needed were either out or stock or they didn't carry at this location.

As you enter there's a Starbucks on the ground floor. Before going up the escalators i said hi to the security guard and the target loss prevention speciality as well as grabbed a bag for my umbrella since it was raining and didn't want to create a mess.

In addition to not finding most of my items it wasn't a very well labeled store. Usually most chain stores have some sort of uniformity but this one was a very confusing for me and my group. Shelves were semi bare too. Perhaps everyone stopped by here due to the rainstorm and cleared a lot of it out? Perhaps it's because it's a centralized location and there's a lot of foot traffic? Not sure why.

Employees were helpful. It helps that I spoke Spanish and was able to communicate with them in their home language. Problem was because of it being a poorly labeled store, I had to keep asking them for support.

It was clean and smelled pretty decent. There wasn't a ton of cashiers so the lines were pretty slow.

As I waited by the Starbucks for my Lyft which was about a 30 min wait. Security stopped two people. Unfortunately both of them were of color. Security asked for proof of receipt. One gave it to them right away. About 20 mins later they stopped another guy. The second guy kept asking why since there was many others seemingly walking in and out with big items that weren't in bags. He finally showed them it but it didn't feel right to me that both of them were Black men.

It feels like it has the potential to be better but sadly comes in at 2 stars.

Went in for a few things and like another reviewer said, half the store is in plexiglass. Can't shop in peace. Never seen so many large dogs in a store either it's like a petting zoo.

Nothing impressive and I'm a member. Maybe if I return I will order online and pick up so I can out of there. All the self checkout machines were down too,

Service was meh and the value is al it's good.

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I just came from this store, and there are so many things under lock and key it's crazy. There were still crazy people running around screaming.

I still give this place 5 stars because it's the only major retailer left, and the employees are working under horrible conditions to keep this place together.

I haven't been inside a Target in awhile (years - actually) - so I had a true blast making a visit here yesterday.

I felt like an unattended kid - with my cart and big grin - loading up my basket with towels, pillow cases, special detergent, a linen robe - and so much more. I was so excited about the current selection here - from natural kitchen wipes - to a sweet collapsable hamper - that if my cart wasn't so full with items - I would have spent hours in here. Literally.

The best part about this store - is that it seems (from my experience) to be staffed by fantastic employees. I realized after checking out - that my basket was full of brimming bags and I would definitely need some help with them. I had never done such a big shop at this particular Target and wasn't sure the best way to navigate bringing my stuff down to an Uber - since you can't bring carts down the escalator/stairs.

A wonderful staff member directed me to an amazing employee - who went out of their way to help me navigate the cart in the elevator and instructed me on the best spot to grab an Uber and helped me walk the cart over to the Uber - amidst a sea of downtown walkers. The employee was a true angel and I wish I had caught her name - because she deserves so much props! She navigated that cart like a pro through downtown SF. Thank you!

I'm already planning my next return visit to this Target. It's honestly such a blessing that the city has this outstanding resource in the downtown area. I know from past late night trips here, that it's been key throughout the years for picking up basic food and self care items.

Trust.

This Target is honestly not too bad.

It's not amazing that you need to ride a crowded escalator to get up to it and it's not as large as other Targets, but beyond their travel section (which is frequently essentially empty), they always had all our other items in stock.

They do have quite a bit of theft deterrent in place, but I actually prefer the way this Target is laid out so that all the personal care items are in one line as it makes it easier to shop, over having everything laid out on the edge so you have to circle the store to pick everything up. It's easy to stop in, drop by self checkout, and pop back out.

The one loss of star is that the self checkout associates sometimes loudly call out to you to try and force you to go through the staffed checkout. I don't know who trained them to do this, but it's aggressive and the fact the entire line ignores them should clue you in.

Otherwise this Target definitely comes in in the clutch, and we definitely appreciated having them next door when we stayed at the Marquis.

Nice to see a target near where the hotel is. I already stopped in twice for some daily essentials that I forgot to bring on the trip.

It also amazed me that toothpastes and over the counter medications have to be locked up. I guess this is the inner city?

This store is located in the San Francisco Union Square neighborhood. The hours are shorter than other locations and this store locks up a lot of things. You have to ask an associate to buy some common household items.

There are also some homeless people that walks around inside the store, but the store also have police presence. It is convenient to have this store in the neighborhood, but you have to be alert of your surroundings.

Let me begin by saying I'm a tourist. I placed an order online for pick-up but needed to stop in for a few items as well. When I selected this location it was due to it's proximity to my hotel - I was not (and truthfully, still am not) familiar with the various boroughs in SF so this may not be in a sketchy part of town but it certainly felt sketch once inside.

Everything is locked up behind plexiglass due to shoplifting. We needed bar soap and it was behind glass. It's whatever - just something to note.

It was less the plexiglass and anti-shoplifting measures and more the general vibe of the store that earns this location a one-star rating. It felt chaotic and off. I wanted to gtfo as soon as humanly possible and was stoked to have my pick-up items and leave.

Not sure of the other options - perhaps delivery would have been a better choice. I'll know for next time.

Avoid this location if possible. If not, just be aware of your surroundings. I have never felt unsafe in a Target until this place, this place is twilight zone weird.

When I first moved to SF a couple weeks, of course I had to stock up on essentials and target is closeby so I figured, this is perfect. And I love target....usually.

This target is not the target we know and love. It almost feels chaotic in here? And this was the first time I ever been in a store where they lock up basic essentials. I can't even get deodorant without asking someone to open it up. But I guess this is common in SF because of stealing. Its just weird (or rather funny) that toothpaste is locked up but not trojan. "We don't want ya having babies but forget being clean".

Honestly better to just order online and have them deliver. Being in here feels like a madhouse sometimes